Matterhorn - Chapter 13 Quiz

What do Mellas and Fitch spend the night doing after receiving the order to take Helicopter Hill?

Question Answer Choices Sending reconnaissance units to gather more information. Preparing their gear and weapons for the assault. Trying to come up with a suitable strategy that will not lead to too many casualties. Negotiating with the NVA for a possible truce.

Who leads the two platoons that are sent up one side of the hill during the assault?

Question Answer Choices Simpson and Blakely Pollini and Jancowitz Mellas and Fitch Fracasso and Kendall

What do the Medevac helicopters do during the battle?

Question Answer Choices Provide air support to the Marines. Evacuate all the Marines from the battlefield. Take the wounded back to base. Drop additional supplies and ammunition.

What do the Marines discover about the NVA troops' positions?

Question Answer Choices A significant number of NVA troops are dug in atop two hills in the vicinity, Matterhorn and Helicopter Hill. The NVA troops are retreating from the area. The NVA troops are concentrated in a nearby village. The NVA troops are positioned in underground bunkers.

What is the name of the reconnaissance unit that engages the NVA?

Question Answer Choices Sweet Alice Echo Team Alpha Squad Bravo Company

Who feels flushed with success and pride back at VCB?

Question Answer Choices Blakely Fitch Mellas Simpson

Who makes a valiant effort to rescue Pollini during the battle?

Question Answer Choices Simpson Goodwin Fitch Mellas

What significant event happens during the Marines' assault on Helicopter Hill?

Question Answer Choices The Marines are forced to retreat due to heavy NVA artillery fire. Mellas successfully negotiates a ceasefire with the NVA. The Marines capture an NVA general, leading to the surrender of the enemy forces. The Marines barge through the hole opened by Jancowitz's sacrifice and push the NVA from the fortifications.

What do the Marines do to protect themselves from mortar and artillery fire?

Question Answer Choices Retreat back to base immediately. Call for immediate air support. Move into the dense jungle for protection. Dig trenches and take cover.

Who breaks his leg leaping from the departing helicopter?

Question Answer Choices Fitch Mellas Pollini A soldier